COVID-19, Should I Wear A Mask?

In these times, the best solution is to stay home, but in cases when you should definitely go out is recommended to wear cloth face coverings in public places, such as the grocery store, where it is difficult to avoid close contact with others.

It is especially suggested in areas with ongoing community spread.

This updated advice is based on data showing that people with COVID-19 can transmit the virus before they realize they have it.

Using masks in public may help reduce the spread from people who don’t have symptoms. Non-medical cloth masks are recommended for the public. Surgical masks and N-95 respirators are in short supply and should be reserved for health care providers.